NEWSDec 09, 2023Dubai's DXB Airport Set to be Replaced by New Mega Airport before 2040The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become one of the world's major players in the aviation industry over the past two decades. Emirates and Etihad Airways are synonymous with global connectivity and major lifestyle brands, while Dubai and Abu Dhabi have become major business and leisure travel destinations. The UAE is expanding its airport infrastructure and leading discussions on decarbonizing aviation to maintain its global leadership in the aviation sector.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 06, 2023American AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, and United MileagePlus: The Battle of the Frequent FlyersFrequent flyer programs are essential for people who frequently go on flights for business or personal reasons. Whether you often travel due to your job as a tech consultant at Deloitte or to take care of your aging grandparents in Jordan, these programs can help you with your travels.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 04, 2023New Data Suggests that Flying from Large Airports May Not Always be the Best IdeaYou may have noticed today that large airports aren't always the only option when flying into a major city. Indeed, secondary airports have seen a major rise over the last 20 years, and in this article we'll look at the pros and cons of flying out of these airports. Read More →
NEWSDec 03, 2023Alaska Airlines Buys Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 BillionAlaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have announced that they have entered into a conclusive agreement to merge the two airlines in a $1.9 billion deal. The merger is expected to impact employees and communities in Alaska and Hawaii positively. Both carriers have a rich history filled with amazing stories of innovation and commitment to their passengers. Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 30, 2023Top Five Most Interesting Economy Class Seat ConceptsSpending a long-haul flight in economy class may not seem very appealing to most people. However, there are a handful of airlines out there that have brought some rather interesting economy seat concepts to the market. That said, let's look at the five most interesting airline economy seat concepts. As a disclaimer, these airlines are ranked in no particular order.Read More →
NEWSNov 29, 2023United and American Take Action Against Chicago O'Hare Airport ExpansionUnited and American Airlines are seeking Mayor Brandon Johnson's intervention to modify O'Hare Airport's expansion plans, which include a new "global terminal" for both domestic and international flights. The project, initially budgeted at $8.7 billion, is now $1.5 billion over budget, prompting the carriers to request a slowdown, scale-back, or potential grounding of the expansion.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 27, 2023How Do Airlines Decide Which Aircraft to Use on a Route?It may seem like a simple answer—easy: airlines fly their biggest planes on the routes with the most demand. In some ways, this is true—no doubt airlines would deploy a 737 over a CRJ900 for a route like New York (JFK) to Denver (DEN), given the demand on the route. Demand isn't everything, however. Aircraft range plays a major role as well. Other niche factors play large roles, too, and in this article, we'll explore how airlines decide which aircraft to use on certain routes.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 25, 2023How Do Airlines Determine Where to Fly?Have you ever wondered why certain route combinations exist, but others don’t? Well, the process may be more complicated than you might think. Airlines go through a complex process to determine the best routes to fly, typically using a formulaic combination of existing competition, demand, and profit potential. In this article, we break it down.Read More →
NEWSNov 21, 2023United Airlines Suspends Pilot for Israel-Hamas War CommentsUnited Airlines came under fire this week after one of its pilots expressed praise for the October 7 attacks in Israel. Although Mossallam created this post on October 7, his views were only well-publicized once Stop Antisemitism shared screenshots of his Facebook post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on November 20. On November 21, a spokesperson from United said that the pilot was removed from service with pay and the airline will look further into the situation.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 20, 2023A Deeper Look at Ethiopian Airlines' Fleet and Future PlansEthiopian Airlines is Africa's largest airline in passenger traffic, destinations served, fleet size, and revenue. The airline grew rapidly over the years due to effective management, a lack of competition within Africa, and Ethiopia's strategic location near the "crossroads" of three continents. However, these achievements are not enough for Ethiopian Airlines. The carrier attended the 2023 Dubai Airshow to expand its fleet, where it ordered a total of 42 planes from Boeing and Airbus as of November 15. Ethiopian Airlines has showcased its continued commitment to being Africa's largest airline.Read More →
